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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying | Group Stage
Jun 18, 2023 at 5pm UK
Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
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Sierra Leone
2 - 3
Nigeria

Bundu (41'), Kargbo (84')
Dumbuya (72')
FT(HT: 1-2)
Osimhen (19', 32'), Iheanacho (90+5')
Omeruo (46')

Form, Standings, Stats

All competitions
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Sao Tome 0-2 Sierra Leone
Sunday, March 26 at 5pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
All competitions
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
Monday, March 27 at 5pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

We said: Sierra Leone 0-2 Nigeria

While Sierra Leone will be looking to pick up successive wins in the qualifiers, we expect them to struggle against the Super Eagles who should have too much quality to handle. Given the gulf in quality and experience between the two nations, we are backing Nigeria to come out on top this weekend. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Nigeria win with a probability of 36.56%. A win for Sierra Leone had a probability of 35.04% and a draw had a probability of 28.4%.

The most likely scoreline for a Nigeria win was 0-1 with a probability of 11.71%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 1-2 (7.72%) and 0-2 (6.81%). The likeliest Sierra Leone win was 1-0 (11.4%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (13.26%). The actual scoreline of 2-3 was predicted with a 1.7% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Nigeria would win this match.

Result
Sierra LeoneDrawNigeria
35.04% (-0.653 -0.65) 28.4% (-0.316 -0.32) 36.56% (0.97 0.97)
Both teams to score 46.59% (0.91 0.91)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
40.28% (1.119 1.12)59.72% (-1.116 -1.12)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
19.97% (0.847 0.85)80.03% (-0.84599999999999 -0.85)
Sierra Leone Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
67.77% (0.151 0.15)32.23% (-0.14700000000001 -0.15)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
31.28% (0.167 0.17)68.72% (-0.166 -0.17)
Nigeria Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
68.75% (1.194 1.19)31.25% (-1.191 -1.19)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
32.4% (1.365 1.37)67.6% (-1.363 -1.36)
Score Analysis
    Sierra Leone 35.03%
    Nigeria 36.56%
    Draw 28.39%
Sierra LeoneDrawNigeria
1-0 @ 11.4% (-0.44 -0.44)
2-1 @ 7.51% (-0.0090000000000003 -0.01)
2-0 @ 6.46% (-0.223 -0.22)
3-1 @ 2.83% (0.008 0.01)
3-0 @ 2.44% (-0.073 -0.07)
3-2 @ 1.65% (0.057 0.06)
Other @ 2.75%
Total : 35.03%
1-1 @ 13.26% (-0.07 -0.07)
0-0 @ 10.07% (-0.43 -0.43)
2-2 @ 4.37% (0.136 0.14)
Other @ 0.7%
Total : 28.39%
0-1 @ 11.71% (-0.11 -0.11)
1-2 @ 7.72% (0.209 0.21)
0-2 @ 6.81% (0.157 0.16)
1-3 @ 2.99% (0.174 0.17)
0-3 @ 2.64% (0.144 0.14)
2-3 @ 1.69% (0.105 0.11)
Other @ 3%
Total : 36.56%

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Form Guide
Last Game: Sao Tome 0-2 Sierra Leone
Sunday, March 26 at 5pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Sierra Leone 2-2 Sao Tome
Wednesday, March 22 at 4pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Congo DR 3-0 Sierra Leone
Tuesday, September 27 at 5pm in International Friendlies
Last Game: South Africa 4-0 Sierra Leone
Saturday, September 24 at 2pm in International Friendlies
Last Game: Sierra Leone 2-2 Guinea-Bissau
Monday, June 13 at 5pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Nigeria 2-1 Sierra Leone
Thursday, June 9 at 5pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
Monday, March 27 at 5pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Nigeria 0-1 Guinea-Bissau
Friday, March 24 at 4pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Last Game: Portugal 4-0 Nigeria
Thursday, November 17 at 6.45pm in International Friendlies
Last Game: Costa Rica 2-0 Nigeria
Thursday, November 10 at 2am in International Friendlies
Last Game: Algeria 2-1 Nigeria
Tuesday, September 27 at 8pm in International Friendlies
Last Game: Sao Tome 0-10 Nigeria
Monday, June 13 at 2pm in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying


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